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Cheesy Rotel Beef Dip: Your Ultimate Game Day Treat!

Cheesy Rotel Beef Dip is a creamy and flavorful dip made with ground beef, cheese, and diced tomatoes with green chilies, perfect for game day or any gathering.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
  • 1 can 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the liquid) to the skillet with the cooked beef. Stir to combine.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and add the softened cream cheese, stirring until melted and fully incorporated.
  4. Stir in the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted and creamy.
  5. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  6. Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of the dipCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier dip, use hot Rotel or add diced jalapeños.
  • Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option, or make it vegetarian by using black beans and additional vegetables.

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